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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.28, 642.94 and 212.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.28, 642.94 and 212.38 is: 318.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.28 : 642.94 = 212.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.28/642.94 = 212.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.28x = 642.94 × 212.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.28x = 136,547.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,547.60/429.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.09

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